property overview

A Leading Spa property nestled in the natural oasis of Sardinia’s Forte Village Resort, the Villa del Parco offers seaside seclusion, privacy and a top-quality spa retreat. With guest rooms divided between hotel-style, bungalow-style, intimate waterfront suites and three contemporary villas. The award-winning spa, Thalasso del Forte, features six different Thalassotherapy pools and a myriad of marine-based therapies. So soothing and regenerative are the water treatments that astronauts have come here after missions in space. Guests may use the extensive Forte Village facilities such as the boutiques and entertainment in the piazza, a selection of sports activities and gourmet restaurants, also the nearby Is Molas golf course. The recently revamped lounge and lobby areas, plus the new Michelin star award for the Belvedere restaurant, assure that the experience of the Villa del Parco has never been better.
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Top Architecture Find

Bastione San Remy

This fortification, in the center of Cagliari city, dates back to the late 19th century; climb the marble staircase to reach the top.

Reading Suggestion

"Cagliari e il suo Volto" by Fernando Pilia

The “face of Cagliari” examines the capital’s past. Read it before your trip or buy it for the coffee table afterward—just don’t take this 800-pager on the flight.

Best Cultural Secret

Efisio Feast

For 350 years, Cagliari locals have made a May 1 pilgrimage in honor of Saint Efisio, moving from a church in the Sampace quarter to the place of his martyrdom in Nora.

Best Activity/Excursion

Explore by Jeep

It’s not conventional, but it is fun: Go off-roading in a jeep to explore the land beyond the coast, led by local outfitter F. A. Travel. www.eventi-in-sardegna.com.

What to Buy

Handcrafts

Scour the Sunday summer market at Bastione San Remy for pottery, rugs, fabrics and embroidery that reflect the island’s vibrant culture.

Best City Secret

Hidden Passageways

History buffs, take note: Beneath the city of Cagliari, there’s an ancient network of streets, caves and passages that was used as an air-raid shelter during World War II. (39-32) 88-09-06-84; www.sardegnasotterranea.org.

Best Neighborhood Walk

Santa Margherita di Pula

Leave your flip-flops behind to walk on this white sandy beach, where forested hills are at your back and a green-hued sea unfolds before you.

The Archaeological Museum of Cagliari

Learn about the history of Sardinia at this enormous museum, which displays artifacts like Nuragic bronzes, Phoenician tombs and Punic jewelry from the pre-Nuragic period to the Roman era. (39-34) 05-65-45-06; www.condaghe.it/cagliarimuseum.htm.